Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RL26 Silvanus v Surprenant
Date: Nov 08, 2025

#R1#
Bradley misses with a body shot.
Bradley moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Henchy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bradley was covering up waiting for the punch and Henchy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Henchy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Henchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bradley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bradley wants to get back to his feet but Henchy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Bradley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Henchy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1##BC#
Henchy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bradley lands a jab to the head.
Henchy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bradley can pounce on him.
Bradley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bradley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henchy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bradley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradley throws a jab when Henchy was well out of range.
Bradley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bradley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henchy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henchy takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Henchy's head coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henchy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Henchy doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradley circles away.
Henchy wants to clinch.
Bradley throws a hook but Henchy blocks it.
Bradley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henchy.
Bradley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bradley looks to score with a jab to the body but Henchy is just out of range.
Henchy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bradley counters with a low kick, right behind Henchy 's knee.
Henchy misses with a combination
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
Bradley lands with a slapping head kick.
Henchy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bradley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henchy just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Bradley lands with a hook. Henchy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bradley scores with a leg kick.
Henchy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bradley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henchy is looking to clinch but Bradley is avoiding it.
Bradley misses the shot to the body.
Henchy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henchy misses with a two punch combination.
Bradley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bradley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henchy goes for a double leg but Bradley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bradley continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Bradley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Bradley.
Bradley digs a good body shot into Henchy's ribs.
Bradley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Henchys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fight stays on the outside here - Henchy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bradley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Henchy moves out of range as Bradley strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bradley.
Shawn Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses
and Henchy counters with a three punch combo that has Bradley backing up. Bradley nods at Henchy to acknowledge the strikes.
Bradley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henchy.
Bradley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henchy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bradley misses with a head kick.
Henchy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bradley.
Henchy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Henchy is looking to clinch but Bradley is avoiding it.
Henchy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bradley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henchy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henchy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Bradley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bradley jabs Henchy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Henchy swinging wildly here.
A low kick from Bradley misses
and Henchy counters with a left and a right that stings Bradley.
Henchy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bradley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henchy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Henchy misses with a takedown attempt - Bradley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bradley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Henchy lands with a straight right. Bradley didn't see that one coming.
Bradley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bradley misses with a head kick.
Henchy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bradley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henchy swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Bradley scores with a leg kick.
Bradley slips under a jab.
Henchy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bradley.
Bradley blocks a head kick by Henchy.
A swing and a miss from Henchy.
Henchy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bradley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bradley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bradley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been informed that Bradley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Henchy shoots in for a double leg but Bradley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bradley shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bradley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henchy doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henchy throws a sloppy body shot
and Bradley counters with a thumping low kick.
Bradley lands with a nice body kick.
Bradley is looking to slow Henchy down with leg kicks.
Shawn Bradley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses.
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and Henchy moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henchy. That did some damage!#T2#
That kick from Bradley tenderised Henchy's leg. Henchy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Henchy. Those never looked like landing.
Henchy scores with a leg kick.
Bradley with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Bradley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henchy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradley was well out of range. Poor timing from Henchy.
Bradley lands a nice looking body kick.
Henchy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bradley jabs Henchy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bradley lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from Bradley does no damage.
Henchy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bradley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henchy tries to clinch
and Bradley counters with a good low kick that Henchy was not able to check. #T3#
Bradley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bradley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henchy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bradley.
Bradley scores with a three punch combo!
Henchy misses with a hook
and Bradley counters with a nice leg kick.
Bradley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henchy. That did some damage!#KD2#
Bradley lands a big head kick that sends Henchy tumbling to the mat! Bradley takes a step backwards and waves Henchy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Henchy is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henchy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donk. Bradley catches Henchy right on the button with a cross.
Samuel Henchy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradley lands a front kick.
Good leg kick by Bradley.
Henchy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Henchy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Bradley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henchy.
Bradley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bradley throws a right hand that Henchy ducks under and follows up with a left that Henchy also avoids with ease.
Henchy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henchy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bradley lands a high kick!
Bradley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bradley tests Henchy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henchy dodges the punch combination from Bradley.
Bradley scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bradley throws out a loose jab but Henchy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Bradley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Henchy drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Bradley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Henchy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Bradley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henchy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Henchy.
Bradley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bradley misses with a head kick.
Henchy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henchy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradley slips a jab and a cross from Henchy.
Henchy misses with a looping right.
Henchy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bradley lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Bradley.
Bradley moves away from the strike by Henchy.
Henchy ducks right into an uppercut from Bradley.
Bradley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bradley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Henchy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Henchy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bradley scores with a jab to the body.
Bradley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bradley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henchy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Bradley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bradley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Henchy avoids the body shot from Bradley.
Henchy lands a head shot.
Bradley connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
No joy there for Henchy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henchy wants to clinch up but Bradley keeps it at a distance.
Henchy backing away here, and Bradley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bradley connects with a solid leg kick.
Bradley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henchy's sensitive parts.
Henchy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bradley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bradley.
Bradley lands with a slapping head kick.
Bradley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henchy's head backwards.
Oh Henchy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shawn Bradley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henchy tries to clinch but Bradley is having none of it.
Henchy seems to have got his legs back now.
Bradley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Henchy dodges the punch combination from Bradley.
Samuel Henchy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bradley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henchy moves away.
Bradley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bradley blocks a head kick by Henchy.
Bradley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henchy's sensitive parts.
Bradley keeps Henchy at a distance using the push kick.
Henchy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bradley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bradley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Henchy throws a right hand that misses
and Bradley counters with a left to the body.
Bradley throws a head kick that Henchy semi-blocks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henchy is defended easily by Bradley.#T4#
Henchy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bradley can pounce on him.
Bradley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Henchy's head.
Henchy's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradley throws a nice looking combination but Henchy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bradley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bradley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bradley throws a hook but Henchy avoids it easily.
Henchy stuns Bradley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Henchy throws a shot to the body.
Bradley scores with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Bradley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bradley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Bradley!
During a confident post fight interview, Shawn Bradley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RL26 Silvanus v Surprenant
Date: Nov 08, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Warhammer has closed the distance and engaged Akerman in a clinch.
Akerman is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Warhammer.
Akerman is trying to drag Warhammer to the mat but Warhammer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Warhammer manages to break the clinch.
Akerman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Warhammer.
Warhammer is looking to slow Akerman down with leg kicks.
Warhammer throws a nice looking combination but Akerman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Akerman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Akerman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Warhammer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Warhammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akerman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Akerman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Warhammer, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Akerman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Warhammer is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Akerman yanks on the arm and Warhammer is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Akerman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicklas Akerman!
Nicklas Akerman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2025

#R1##TD#
Abashidze looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anderson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Abashidze dives into side control. #SUB#
Anderson tries to escape back to his feet but Abashidze has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Anderson's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Anderson is tapping! Abashidze saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lasha Abashidze!
A victorious Lasha Abashidze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RL24 Gracie v Dunstable
Date: Nov 01, 2025

#R1#
Darchidze misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Karlsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Darchidze tries to roll over but Karlsson keeps him under control.
Karlsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karlsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Darchidze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karlsson tries to pass to full mount but Darchidze defends it.
Darchidze is looking to improve his position.
Darchidze trying to control but Karlsson postures up.
Darchidze is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Darchidze gets back to full guard.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darchidze wants to sweep here but Karlsson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Karlsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Darchidze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karlsson has managed to get both his arms back between Darchidze's legs - danger averted.
Darchidze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Darchidze wants to sweep but no luck.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Darchidze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karlsson throwing strikes but missing.
Darchidze controlling Karlsson's posture.
Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Darchidze is retaining full guard.
Darchidze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karlsson's guard. #REVR#
Darchidze tries to free his leg and advance position but Karlsson is retaining full guard.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Darchidze from controlling successfully. #T2#
Karlsson is looking to stand up but Darchidze isn't so interested in that idea.
Karlsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karlsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Darchidze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlsson is keeping the position for now.
Darchidze won't allow Karlsson to get back to his feet.
Darchidze wants to pass the guard but Karlsson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Karlsson wants to stand up but Darchidze is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Darchidze shoots in but Karlsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been informed that Karlsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Darchidze enables Karlsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Darchidze manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darchidze is on top in guard. #REVR#
Darchidze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darchidze won't allow Karlsson to sweep him here.
Karlsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Darchidze passes into half guard. #SUB#
Darchidze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Darchidze trying to pass the guard but Karlsson defending well. #SUB#
Darchidze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karlsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Darchidze.
Darchidze is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karlsson!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timo Karlsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Darchidze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karlsson sprawls well initially but Darchidze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Darchidze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Darchidze is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Darchidze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darchidze works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Karlsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Darchidze's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Darchidze's back!
Darchidze trying to control the action but Karlsson just sinks the hooks in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson is riding his opponent, not letting Darchidze buck him off.
Darchidze trying to control the action but Karlsson just sinks the hooks in.
Karlsson trying to control.#T1#
Karlsson avoiding Darchidze 's attempts to control his hands.
Karlsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Timo Karlsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Darchidze just trying to survive but Karlsson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Karlsson trying to control momentarily.
Karlsson biding his time, controlling Darchidze.
Karlsson punches Darchidze on the ear.
Even with his hooks in, Karlsson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Darchidze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Darchidze breaks Karlsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Darchidze wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Darchidze is standing up over Karlsson. Karlsson looks to escape but Darchidze dives into side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Karlsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Darchidze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karlsson keeps working.
Karlsson is looking to regain half guard here but Darchidze keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Karlsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Darchidze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karlsson tries to buck Darchidze off but Darchidze is having none of it.#SUB#
Darchidze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karlsson, who protects the arm well.
Karlsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Karlsson is trying to control but can't. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karlsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Karlsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Karlsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Darchidze passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Karlsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Darchidze is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karlsson!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Darchidze is trying to control the position but Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Darchidze keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timo Karlsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Karlsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Darchidze tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Karlsson is in Darchidze's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darchidze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darchidze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darchidze controls Karlsson momentarily but Karlsson frees himself.
Darchidze wants to sweep but no luck.
Darchidze has Karlsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Darchidze keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Karlsson advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darchidze is not content to let Karlsson control the position.
Darchidze can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Darchidze is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Karlsson trying to control the action but Darchidze is working from the bottom.
Karlsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Karlsson wants to control but Darchidze is keeping him busy.
Darchidze wants to control but Karlsson postures up.
Darchidze is looking for a sweep.
Darchidze seems a little lost for a moment, as Karlsson dominates the positioning.
Karlsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Karlsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Karlsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Darchidze, who protects the arm well.
Karlsson trying to control the position but Darchidze is working away. #T2#
Karlsson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Darchidze's legs. #SUB2#
Karlsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Darchidze avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karlsson.
Darchidze sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Karlsson seems to be working for a kimura but Darchidze defends the submission attempt.
Darchidze is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Darchidze keeping hold of Karlsson's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Karlsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Darchidze is controlling Karlsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darchidze wants to get back to full guard.
Darchidze is trying to maintain the position but Karlsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Darchidze wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
Darchidze trying to control here.
Darchidze taking some punishment here, with Karlsson in his half guard.
Karlsson trying to control from half guard but Darchidze is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Karlsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Karlsson controlling the action here.
Darchidze makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darchidze.
Darchidze is trying to keep Karlsson in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darchidze controlling the position.
Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Darchidze is keeping the position.
Mikheil Darchidze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Karlsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Darchidze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karlsson has managed to get both his arms back between Darchidze's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Karlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karlsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Karlsson!
A very excited looking Timo Karlsson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Mikheil Darchidze had this to say: 'Okay, okay, I lose today, but no one stop Mikheil! Maybe I need 3 lungs, yes? He faster, I admit it. But I be back! You not see last of me, I promise you! I run circles ‘round him next time—watch me! Two lungs, still too strong, next time I take victory!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2025

#R1#
Tupua avoids the head kick by Anderson.
As Anderson backs away, Tupua returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tupua lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Tupua's head coaches at TNB 2025 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tupua blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tupua.
Anderson scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Tupua misses its intended target. #KD#
Tupua lands a big uppercut and Anderson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Anderson looks OK. Tupua waves Anderson back to his feet!#ROC#Anderson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Oliver Anderson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupua punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tupua finish him?
Anderson looks winded!
Anderson switches off momentarily and Tupua cracks him with a monster right hand! Anderson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tupua dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tupua!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Opetima Tupua!
Opetima Tupua bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RLMMA 23 - Bocharov v Grindah
Date: Oct 19, 2025

#R1##TD#
Karlsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Banks's guard.
Karlsson prevents Banks from getting back to his feet.
Banks keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Banks wants to stand up but Karlsson is controlling him.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but Karlsson passes into half guard.
Banks wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Karlsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Banks is trying to stand. #T1##SUB#
Karlsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Karlsson works his way into full mount!
Karlsson trying to control but Banks is having none of it.
Karlsson with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T2#
Karlsson controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Karlsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Banks tries to buck Karlsson off but Karlsson takes his back! #SUB#
Karlsson is persistently looking for the submission but Banks is defending it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karlsson is working the ground and pound. Can Banks escape?
Karlsson has Banks flattened out and is raining down punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Banks. #SUB#
Karlsson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Banks is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Karlsson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Banks taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timo Karlsson!
A less than humble Timo Karlsson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RLMMA 23 - Bocharov v Grindah
Date: Oct 19, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Wells looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bradley!
Bradley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wells asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Wells is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bradley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wells trying to control the position but Bradley is working away.
Wells tries to advance to mount but Bradley denies him.
Bradley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradley tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley is not content to let Wells control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wells is working to tighten his grip on Bradley's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bradley has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wells is really squeezing tight and eventually Bradley passes out! Wells breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Milton Wells!
After the fight, Milton Wells was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2025

#R1#
Rivera with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Anderson counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mountain Rivera has been cut.
Rivera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson lands a head kick! #CUT#That has opened up Mountain Rivera's cut even more.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mountain Rivera's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oliver Anderson!

Event: RLMMA 22 - Cummings v Silvanus
Date: Oct 18, 2025

#R1#
Maru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akerman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Maru misses.
Maru scores with a jab to the body.
Akerman shoots and misses
and Maru counters with a three punch combo that has Akerman backing up. Akerman nods at Maru to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice cross by Maru.#TD#
Akerman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maru quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Akerman is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Akerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maru doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akerman.
Maru really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akerman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Maru preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Akerman is looking to advance position but Maru won't allow it. #SUB#
Akerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Maru is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maru can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Akerman is working for a kimura but Maru is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maru won't allow Akerman to pass to mount.
Akerman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Akerman is trying to control the action in half guard but Maru is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Akerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Akerman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maru defends it well. #SUB#
Akerman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Akerman trying to control the action but Maru is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Akerman is looking for a kimura but Maru is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akerman to get the leverage.
Akerman is looking to take a break and control but Maru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akerman is thwarting Maru's attempts to control the position.
Maru is not content to let Akerman control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Akerman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maru scores with a nice strike.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Akerman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicklas Akerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maru lands with a hook. Akerman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akerman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maru pinned against the cage. Maru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akerman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Akerman fails with the takedown
and Maru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobayashi Maru dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Akerman dives in for a single leg takedown but Maru sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akerman is working for takedown but Maru is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maru lands a body punch. #TD#
Akerman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Maru is controlling Akerman's trapped leg to prevent Akerman from advancing to side control.
Maru won't allow Akerman to pass to mount.
Akerman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maru does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maru preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akerman trying to control the action but Maru is working from the bottom.
Maru felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Akerman is trying to work for a kimura but Maru is defending well. #SUB#
Akerman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maru defends it well.
Maru has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akerman is working away from the top position though.
Maru is refusing to be controlled, as Akerman sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Akerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Akerman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Akerman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maru keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Akerman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicklas Akerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akerman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maru cracks a nice hook into Akerman's ribs.
Akerman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maru avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Akerman has a takedown stuffed.
Akerman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maru as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maru.
Akerman misses with a takedown
enabling Maru to counter with a crisp jab.
Maru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maru wants it to stay on the feet.
Maru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akerman misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Maru to counter with a crisp jab.
Akerman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kobayashi Maru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Akerman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicklas Akerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maru throws out a powerful jab.
Akerman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Maru has knocked Akerman down with a huge combo! Maru steps away and waves a wobbly Akerman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Akerman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Akerman.
Akerman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Maru lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akerman doesn't seem phased though.
Maru throws a front kick that sends Akerman stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobayashi Maru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Akerman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Maru sends Akerman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maru is motioning to the referee to let Akerman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Akerman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akerman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maru as he avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maru - that will leave a mark!
Akerman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akerman shoots in looking for a takedown but Maru manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akerman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicklas Akerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akerman is holding his hands too far apart here. Maru throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Akerman is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kobayashi Maru! Kobayashi Maru retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Kobayashi Maru thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Nicklas Akerman had this to say: 'My opponent is a great champion! Tonight he was the better fighter. I hope we get to train together in the future!'.

Event: FREAKSHOW 39
Date: Oct 15, 2025

#R1#
Anderson thumps Cameron with a low kick.
Cameron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson throws a hook but Cameron avoids it easily.
Cameron throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson slips under a jab from Cameron.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Anderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Errol Cameron has been cut.
Cameron connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cameron looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson connects with a high kick. #T1#
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Cameron counters with a crisp one two that drops Anderson! Cameron thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Anderson to his feet! Anderson is in big trouble!#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Anderson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cameron counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Errol Cameron!
Errol Cameron gave a mention to Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Red Light 19 Grindah v Wells
Date: Oct 05, 2025

#R1#
Gepte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradley defends it nicely.
Bradley lands a leg kick that knocks Gepte off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gepte is defended easily by Bradley.
A swing and a miss from Gepte.
Gepte swings for the body but Bradley moves out of range.
Gepte falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick lands for Bradley. #TD#
Gepte drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gepte is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Gepte's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gepte trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.
Gepte's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gepte advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bradley wants to get back to his feet.
Gepte advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Gepte is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bradley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gepte tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bradley avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gepte.
Gepte has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gepte sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bradley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gepte punching from mount but Bradley doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Gepte has control of Bradley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bradley regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Gepte working for a submission but Bradley is keeping him at bay.
Gepte controlling from mount. #SUB#
Gepte is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bradley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bradley!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gepte wants to stand up but Bradley is controlling him. #T3##ES#
Gepte pushes Bradley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gepte jabs at Bradley's body.
Gepte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gepte avoids the body shot from Bradley.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gepte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gepte motions for Bradley to come forward. Gepte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bradley connects with a solid leg kick.
Gepte takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bradley takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Bradley.
Bradley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Bradley tries to land a front kick but Gepte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've been informed that Bradley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gepte dives in for a single leg takedown but Bradley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Gepte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradley has Gepte pressed against the cage, preventing Gepte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bradley working Gepte over with knees to the body.
Gepte is breathing heavily.
Gepte is trying to push Bradley away but Bradley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bradley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gepte.
Bradley landing knees to the body.
Bradley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gepte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Bradley.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bradley obliges.
Bradley leaning against his opponent.
Bradley lands an elbow inside.
Bradley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gepte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Bradley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and Gepte moves out of range easily.
Shawn Bradley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bradley thuds his shin into the meat of Gepte's side.
Gepte shoots in but Bradley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shawn Bradley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bradley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chad Gepte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gepte blocks a head kick by Bradley.
Bradley takes one on the button.
Gepte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradley.
Bradley swings for the body but Gepte moves out of range.
Gepte misses with a leg kick.
Bradley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gepte.
Bradley is looking to slow Gepte down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Gepte.
Bradley thumps Gepte with a low kick.
Bradley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gepte throwing a counter right hand but Bradley manages to avoid it.
Gepte misses with a takedown attempt
and Bradley counters with a three punch combo that has Gepte backing up. Gepte nods at Bradley to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Gepte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bradley as he jumps to the side.
Bradley lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gepte shoots and misses
and Bradley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Gepte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gepte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bradley.
Bradley scoring well with a low kick there.
Gepte missing with a left hand there. Bradley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bradley thuds his right hand into Gepte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bradley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bradley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gepte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Bradley.
Gepte misses with a wild body shot.
Bradley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bradley blocks a jab.#T2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Bradley has knocked Gepte down with a huge combo! Bradley steps away and waves a wobbly Gepte back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Gepte is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Gepte out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Shawn Bradley!
Our winner, Shawn Bradley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RL 16- Silvanus v Yurchon
Date: Sep 27, 2025

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwet. Akerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawhi Kuwet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuwet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akerman on the side of the head.
Akerman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuwet circles away.
Akerman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuwet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuwet throws the left hand but Akerman avoids the punch easily.
Kuwet scores with a shot to the body.
Kuwet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuwet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuwet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.
Kuwet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuwet displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwet lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Akerman backs up against the cage.
Akerman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akerman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawhi Kuwet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicklas Akerman.
A left lands for Kuwet.
A punch combination from Kuwet misses.
Kuwet stuffs the takedown attempt from Akerman. Akerman gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwet misses the target.#T1#
Akerman has a takedown stuffed.
Akerman looks for a takedown but Kuwet sprawls well.
Akerman shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuwet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akerman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kuwet lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Akerman gets a takedown into half guard.
Kuwet is trying to escape back to his feet but Akerman uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kuwet is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kuwet is looking to get back to his feet here but Akerman is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kuwet's back.
Kuwet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akerman on the ground.#SUB2#
Kuwet fending off the submission attempt from Akerman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Akerman tightening his grip on Kuwet, looking for the choke.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kuwet is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Kuwet is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Akerman gets his way! #SUB2#
Akerman looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Akerman has got one arm under Kuwet's chin. This could be trouble... Kuwet trying to control the other hand but Akerman gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kuwet has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nicklas Akerman!
A very excited looking Nicklas Akerman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2025

#R1#
Sapi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Karlsson gets the takedown into side control.
Karlsson in side control, throwing shots but Sapi defends.
Sapi seems a little lost for a moment, as Karlsson dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson working away.
Sapi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Karlsson taking a breather here. #SUB#
Karlsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karlsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Karlsson just content to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sapi stops Karlsson from passing to mount.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Karlsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Karlsson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Karlsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Sapi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karlsson just content to control the position. #SUB#
Karlsson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sapi is trying to escape and Karlsson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sapi is forced to tap! Nice work there by Karlsson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timo Karlsson!
Timo Karlsson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RLFN- Bernardino v Miranda
Date: Sep 14, 2025

#R1#
Mendoza takes one to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendoza or perhaps it was just good defense by Bradley, which made it look bad.
Bradley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bradley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bradley thumps Mendoza with a low kick.
Bradley throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Mendoza colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Bradley as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Mendoza is left battered and dazed whilst Bradley and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Bradley!
In his post fight interview, Shawn Bradley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2025

#R1##TD#
Karlsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bitok is trying to defend but Karlsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Karlsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson uses his free foot to push down on Bitok's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bitok.
Karlsson with a couple of short strikes.#T1#
Karlsson controlling his opponent.
Bitok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karlsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bitok looks a forlorn figure. #T2##SUB#
Karlsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bitok is surviving well by controlling Karlsson's body position as best he can.
Karlsson landing strikes from the mount.
Karlsson controlling his opponent.
Bitok is in a horrible position here. Karlsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Karlsson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Karlsson content just to control the position here. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Karlsson is working for a guillotine from mount but Bitok frees his head quite easily.
Karlsson is landing with some decent strikes but Bitok is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Karlsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karlsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Bitok is bucking up trying to escape but Karlsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Karlsson unloading with bombs!
Bitok looks winded!
Karlsson controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karlsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Karlsson looking to finish Bitok with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bitok!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bitok in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Karlsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Karlsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Karlsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Karlsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Karlsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karlsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karlsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bitok for as long as he can get away with.
Karlsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Still in half guard, Karlsson seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Karlsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Karlsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bitok is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Karlsson is looking to advance position but Bitok won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Karlsson trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bitok is trying to counter with his kicks.
Karlsson tries for a takedown but Bitok sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bitok napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karlsson advances to mount.
Karlsson controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Karlsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bitok shoots in and drives through. Karlsson sprawls well.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bitok as he avoids it easily.
Bitok throws a big counter head kick but Karlsson avoids it with no problem.
Bitok stuffs the takedown attempt from Karlsson. Karlsson gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Karlsson looking to score a takedown here. Bitok is defending well but Karlsson drives through and ends up in Bitok's guard.
Karlsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson continues to stall.#T1#
Karlsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Karlsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bitok can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Timo Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Karlsson dives in and scores a takedown into Bitok's guard.
Karlsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karlsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bitok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karlsson in particular looking to stall.
More hug and hope from Karlsson.
Bitok trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karlsson takes Bitok's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bitok is in trouble.
Karlsson is punishing Bitok with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kulata Bitok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Karlsson working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bitok is doing well to defend. Karlsson seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bitok is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timo Karlsson!
A very excited looking Timo Karlsson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2025

#R1#
Karlsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karlsson shoots in and drives through. Salvacion sprawls well.#TD2#
Karlsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Salvacion's guard.
Salvacion working a defensive guard but Karlsson passes into half guard.
Karlsson working over Salvacion with some ground and pound. Salvacion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Karlsson stalling.
Karlsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Karlsson is trying for a kimura here. Salvacion looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Karlsson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timo Karlsson!
A very excited looking Timo Karlsson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Red Light 14- Ritter v Blessed
Date: Sep 06, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Akerman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Verdum is trying to defend but Akerman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Verdum looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Akerman slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Akerman seems to be working for a kimura but Verdum defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Akerman is working for a submission of some sort.
Akerman works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Akerman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Verdum, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verdum is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Akerman is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Verdum is trying to escape and Akerman transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Verdum is forced to tap! Nice work there by Akerman! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicklas Akerman!
A very excited looking Nicklas Akerman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GrappleMania
Date: Aug 29, 2025

199 cm
26 yrs
275 lbs

186 cm
19 yrs
165 lbs

Cobb

Karlsson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Gavyn Cobb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Timo Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cobb gets tackled into the cage by Karlsson. Karlsson maintains the clinch.
Cobb drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karlsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karlsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cobb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karlsson's coach down at KO MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karlsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karlsson is pressed up against the cage. Cobb has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karlsson down to the mat. Karlsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Karlsson fails to land the takedown.
Cobb tries to counter by clinching up but Karlsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Karlsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cobb tries to avoid it but Karlsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cobb to the ground. Cobb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cobb tries to counter by clinching up but Karlsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Gavyn Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Karlsson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson shoots in but Cobb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karlsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Cobb sprawls well. He's pushed Karlsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cobb changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karlsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cobb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karlsson somewhat.
Karlsson doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Cobb counters by moving into the clinch.
Cobb stops a takedown attempt from Karlsson.
Karlsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Cobb looking for a takedown.
Cobb is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cobb gets underhooks to prevent Karlsson's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Karlsson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cobb clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cobb (0) vs (4) Karlsson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobb rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Karlsson wants to take a breather but Cobb is having none of it.
Karlsson prevents Cobb from improving his position.#SUB#
Cobb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karlsson pulls his head out easily.
Cobb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karlsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karlsson's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cobb (4) vs (4) Karlsson#SUB#
Cobb is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Karlsson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Karlsson trying to control the position but Cobb manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
I really don't envy Karlsson right now. #SUB#
Karlsson fending off the submission attempt from Cobb. #SUB#
Karlsson fending off the submission attempt from Cobb.
Karlsson is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Cobb has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cobb not allowing Karlsson to control his hands. #SUB#
Cobb is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Karlsson is in bad spot here. #T5##SUB#
Cobb has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Karlsson is in real trouble here. Cobb gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Karlsson is tapping out! Cobb wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gavyn Cobb!
A less than humble Gavyn Cobb misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Fight Night- Tyson v Papa
Date: Aug 17, 2025

#R1#
Henchy slips a jab and a cross from Bradley.
Henchy tries to clinch there but Bradley circles away.
Henchy wants to clinch up but Bradley keeps it at a distance.
Bradley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henchy.
As Bradley looks to move away, Henchy throws a big counter combo but Bradley just gets out of the way.
Henchy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henchy wants to clinch
and Bradley counters with a three punch combo that has Henchy backing up. Henchy nods at Bradley to acknowledge the strikes.
Bradley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradley misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley tries a head kick but it misses.
Henchy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradley.
Henchy moves in looking to clinch but Bradley pushes him off.
It seemed like Bradley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bradley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Henchy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bradley scores with a kick to the body.
Bradley misses with a body kick.
Henchy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Bradley does no damage.
Henchy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Henchy wants to clinch.
Henchy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bradley at a distance.
Henchy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henchy lands with a nice combination. Bradley backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Bradley is looking to land body kicks.
Henchy tries to clinch up.
Bradley throws the kick towards the body but Henchy avoids it.
Shawn Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henchy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henchy feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice body kick there by Bradley.
Bradley dodges the punch combination from Henchy.
Henchy throws a body punch but Bradley moves out of range.
Henchy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradley. #T3#
Bradley catches Henchy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henchy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bradley can pounce on him.
Bradley tests Henchy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Bradley does no damage. #CL#
Henchy has closed the distance and engaged Bradley in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Henchy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Bradley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bradley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Bradley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bradley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bradley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bradley misses with a hook. Henchy ducked under it nicely.
Henchy tries to close the distance and clinch but Bradley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bradley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Henchy closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Henchy. #BC2#
Bradley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bradley throws a head kick but Henchy moves out of range.
Henchy is looking for a counter combo.
Bradley lands with a kick to the temple. Henchy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bradley throws a body kick that misses.
Henchy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bradley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick from Bradley is predictable there
and Henchy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been informed that Bradley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and Henchy moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Bradley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Henchy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bradley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Henchy. Those never looked like landing.
Bradley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bradley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shawn Bradley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henchy tries to clinch there but Bradley circles away.
Jab by Bradley.
Henchy tries to clinch but Bradley moves out of range.
Henchy doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradley circles away.
Henchy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradley throws a lazy head kick
and Henchy counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body kick there by Bradley.
Henchy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradley swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Bradley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henchy misses with a series of wild punches.
Bradley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Henchy with a body shot.
A left and a right from Henchy both land. Nice combination.
Bradley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henchy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henchy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradley.
Henchy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bradley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Henchy thuds his shin into the meat of Bradley's side.
Henchy misses with a hook to the body
and Bradley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Henchy moves out of range as Bradley strikes.
Henchy wants to clinch.
Henchy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bradley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bradley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Henchy checks a leg kick.
Bradley throws a head kick but Henchy moves out of range.
Henchy tries to clinch there but Bradley circles away.
Bradley misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley throws a head kick that misses
and Henchy counters with a three punch combo that has Bradley backing up. Bradley nods at Henchy to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
A punch combination from Bradley misses.
Henchy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Henchy moves in looking to clinch but Bradley pushes him off.#CL#
Henchy rushes Bradley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henchy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Henchy lands a right hand.
Henchy looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Bradley manages to break the clinch.
Bradley scores with a spinning back kick!
Henchy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bradley.#T4##CL#
Henchy closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Henchy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henchy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bradley.
Bradley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henchy wants to clinch up but Bradley keeps it at a distance.
Henchy tries to clinch up but Bradley circles away and keeps his distance.
Henchy is looking to clinch.
Bradley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henchy. Henchy obviously looking to wear him down.
Bradley keeps the fight on the outside.
Bradley is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bradley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henchy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henchy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bradley can pounce on him. #CL#
Henchy has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shawn Bradley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Henchy tries to clinch but Bradley moves out of range.
Henchy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henchy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bradley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A cross from Henchy lands.
Henchy tries to clinch up but Bradley circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Henchy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bradley throws a body punch but Henchy moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bradley.
Samuel Henchy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Bradley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bradley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bradley lunges at Henchy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henchy's hand.
Henchy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick lands for Bradley.
Henchy wants to clinch
and Bradley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bradley misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bradley.
Bradley swats away the attempt to clinch by Henchy.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Bradley.
Henchy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bradley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bradley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bradley keeps the fight on the outside.
Henchy tries to clinch but Bradley is having none of it.
Henchy throws a body punch but Bradley moves out of range.
Bradley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Henchy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bradley sprawls and moves away.
Bradley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Henchy will feel that in the morning.
Henchy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Henchy wants to clinch.#T3#
Bradley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Henchy's head.
Bradley throws a right and a left that Henchy avoids nicely.
Henchy tries to clinch up but Bradley circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Henchy moves into the clinch.
Bradley lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bradley.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Bradley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Henchy misses with a leg kick
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samuel Henchy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Henchy darts in and clinches Bradley up against the cage.
Bradley crunches a lovely knee into Henchy's ribcage.
Bradley being controlled against the cage.
Henchy tries to break the clinch but Bradley is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henchy backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Bradley manages to break the clinch.
Shawn Bradley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bradley jabs at Henchy's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Bradley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bradley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Bradley!
After the fight, Shawn Bradley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Grapple Night in America 4*
Date: Aug 15, 2025

178 cm
21 yrs
155 lbs

186 cm
19 yrs
165 lbs

Matsubara

Karlsson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jerome Matsubara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Timo Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karlsson.
Matsubara tries to counter by clinching up but Karlsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Karlsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsubara pinned against the cage. Matsubara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karlsson has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Matsubara counters with a takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Matsubara (4) vs (0) Karlsson
Jerome Matsubara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Karlsson.
Matsubara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karlsson keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson is trying to improve his position.
Karlsson wants to control but Matsubara postures up.
Karlsson is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Karlsson is not content to let Matsubara control the position.
Matsubara tries to advance to mount but can't.
Matsubara wants to control but Karlsson is keeping him busy.
Matsubara laying and praying for a moment but Karlsson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Karlsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Karlsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsubara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Karlsson has his foot on Matsubara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsubara works his way back into a safe position though.
Karlsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Matsubara trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson seems keen to control Matsubara's posture.
Matsubara wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Matsubara looking to pass the guard.
Matsubara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matsubara wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Matsubara is really struggling to control Karlsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Karlsson is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Matsubara wants to pass the guard but Karlsson is keeping the position.
Karlsson managing to control the position.
Matsubara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsubara trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Matsubara's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson controlling the position.
Matsubara slips nicely into half guard.
Karlsson is not content to let Matsubara control the position.#T4#
Karlsson is holding on to half guard well.
Karlsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Karlsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matsubara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karlsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsubara (4) vs (2) Karlsson
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Matsubara looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Matsubara is trying to keep Karlsson in close.
Matsubara keeping full guard, as Karlsson tries to pass.
Karlsson passes Matsubara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Karlsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but Matsubara defending well.
Matsubara is trying to control but can't. #T6#
Matsubara is trying to get back to full guard.
Karlsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Karlsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Karlsson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Matsubara tries to get to full guard but Karlsson has control of the leg. #T7##SUB2#
Karlsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matsubara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karlsson.
Matsubara is trying to control but Karlsson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Matsubara (4) vs (5) Karlsson
Matsubara can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Karlsson is working for a guillotine from mount but Matsubara frees his head quite easily. #T8#
Matsubara holds on, trying desperately to control.
Matsubara wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Matsubara (4) vs (8) Karlsson#SUB2#
Matsubara is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Karlsson gets his way! #SUB2#
Karlsson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Matsubara rolls, trying to escape but Karlsson keeps control of the position.
Matsubara trying to control the position but Karlsson manages to sink in the hooks. #T9##SUB2#
Karlsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Matsubara knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Matsubara for a finish.
Matsubara tries to escape but Karlsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matsubara trying to control but not successfully.
Matsubara is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Karlsson.
Matsubara rolls, trying to escape but Karlsson keeps control of the position.
Karlsson controlling the position well here. Matsubara rolled but Karlsson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Matsubara wants to control his opponent's hands but Karlsson gets his hands free. #T10##SUB2#
Karlsson is persistently looking for the submission but Matsubara is defending it well.
Matsubara is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Matsubara can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Matsubara won't enjoy being in this position. Karlsson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Matsubara is tapping - it's over boys! Karlsson picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timo Karlsson!
A less than humble Timo Karlsson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RedLight 10- Nagabov v Blessed
Date: Aug 11, 2025

#R1#
Warhammer stuffs the takedown.
Akerman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Warhammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nicklas Akerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warhammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Victoria Warhammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicklas Akerman.
Nice takedown defense from Akerman. No joy for Warhammer on that attempt.
And Akerman tries to counter it with a takedown but Warhammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Warhammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akerman.
Akerman shoots in looking for a takedown but Warhammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akerman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Akerman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Akerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Warhammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akerman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Warhammer's guard. #ES#
Warhammer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akerman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Warhammer swinging wildly here. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Akerman or perhaps it was just good defense by Warhammer, which made it look bad.
Warhammer throws a quick counter head kick but Akerman was just out of range.
Akerman dives in for a single leg takedown but Warhammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Warhammer misses the target.
Warhammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been told by Warhammer's head coaches at Fighter Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akerman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Warhammer.
Warhammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akerman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akerman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Warhammer counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Warhammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Akerman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Akerman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Akerman tries for a kimura but Warhammer is defending well.
Warhammer is looking to get back to his feet here but Akerman is keeping cool and he's managed to take Warhammer's back.#SUB2#
Akerman looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Akerman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Warhammer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Warhammer fending off the submission attempt from Akerman. #T3##SUB2#
Akerman is persistently looking for the submission but Warhammer is defending it well. #SUB2#
Akerman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Warhammer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Warhammer for a finish.
My spies in Fighter Factory inform me that Akerman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Warhammer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Akerman's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Akerman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Akerman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Warhammer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Akerman is cranking Warhammer's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Warhammer! He's tightened the choke and Warhammer is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nicklas Akerman!
Nicklas Akerman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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